You
probably don’t need a scientific study to tell you that the kitchen is one of
the most used spaces in a family home. It serves as a hub for food, a communal
space for gathering, and often a message center for family traffic. Some
consider it the “brain” of the home. While giant master bedrooms might sound nice,
a kitchen with abundant space can be surprisingly satisfying!
Unfortunately,
many homes have kitchens which are small or overrun by clutter. The mess can be
a major barrier to enjoying the space, and without some systems in place to
keep it organized, the kitchen can be rendered almost useless for many of the
enjoyable aspects of cooking and entertaining. So, what’s the solution? Does
opening up your kitchen require a total renovation? Not necessarily. Below are
six clever kitchen hacks to open up your usable space.